Chapter 108

Going back to Aaron’s pack after this time apart feels strange.

And a lot like coming home.

We’re quiet for most of the ride.

It’s pitch black save for the headlights on the vehicles and these backcountry roads are virtually deserted. We’ve nearly

hit a few deer already, and I know Cedric is hoping we do. He

loves fresh venison.

“Take a run when you get home if you’re that hungry,” Aaron warns him. “But don’t dent another truck.”

The guys chuckle. William glances at us in the backseat. “I offered to drive.”

“No. You’re slow as f**k,” Cedric argues. “We wouldn’t make it

home til next week.”

They continue to rib each other goodnaturedly.

There is an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in the past. I’ve always

like an

it’s the way Aaron has changed toward me.

it’s just that these wolves are a ‘known’

that I am a bigger threat to

than theirs, comparatively.

the reason, I feel lighter

glances in the rearview. “Lucas

in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,” I

“Fair point,”

expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came with a contingency of wolves, but I get the impression

ask. “Or are

“Better safe than sorry,” he

answer my question.

roll my eyes and then glance out the

on my plate, I probably shouldn’t court any extras

of …whatever our relationship is…there has

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all

some boring existence without the drama or extremes. It doesn’t suit Aaron. He’s made for bigger

could live without the fighting and drama.

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